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Comedian Tom Dreesen, Sinatra’s opening act, dies at 86

Published 18 June 2026

Tom Dreesen, a pioneering comedian who formed one of America's first interracial comedy duos and spent years as Frank Sinatra's opening act, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 86. His family announced his death, and a spokesperson confirmed the news, though no cause was provided.

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